Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Sao Tome & Principe and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Sao Tome & Principe Visa Application
3. Two (2) passport photographs
4. International certificate of vaccination for Yellow Fever

Business Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Sao Tome & Principe and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Sao Tome & Principe Visa Application
3. Two (2) passport photographs
4. International certificate of vaccination for Yellow Fever
5. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Sao Tome & Principe, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
   1. state the nature of business to be performed;
   2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
   3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
   4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

Visa Information

The visa is usually valid for a single entry within 90 days of the date issued, for a stay up to 30 days.